Facelift after Bariatric Surgery

According to the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, there were 205,000 people that underwent bariatric surgery in 2007. Increasingly, people are tackling obesity with this method. The benefits of losing the weight are well established. However, one of the problems these patients face is what to do with the excess skin afterward.

Any significant weight loss taking place in a short amount of time, within up to 18 months, tends to leave the skin sagging. The skin lacks the elasticity to shrink, leaving excess amounts of it even on the face. If you have recently lost a significant amount of weight, you may want to consider a post weight loss facelift.

Rhytidectomy, the technical term for a facelift, is one of the most popular sought-after procedures. The results can take years off a person's image, and best of all, it can remove sagging skin from the face and neck. The procedure lasts two to three hours, and most patients feel minimal discomfort. Anesthesia and a mild sedative are available, and recovery usually takes two to three weeks. The procedure also can be done with minimal scarring.

The post bariatric facelift is one important piece to creating the new you. It's important to always choose a board-certified surgeon you can trust to help you reach your goals, and provide a successful outcome. Dr. Halaas is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with years of experience performing facelifts. Call her today to discuss how you can be on your way to feeling more confident and enjoying your new face & body.